Opinion pieces
Bruegel fellows often write guest commentary for major media outlets
Recent comments and opinion pieces
De-dollarisation is all about de-risking
What about the EU’s cohesion?
Latest financial supervisory reform diverts China from the path towards a market-based financial system
A smart industrial policy to fast-charge Europe’s electric vehicles revolution
Use the financial system to enforce export controls on Russia
Opinion piece
02 May 2018
A new strategy to clean up European cars, and the air we breathe
Transport is the only sector in which Europe's CO2 emissions are now higher than in 1990 and is becoming a key obstacle to the EU meeting its decarbon
Opinion piece
30 April 2018
The upheaval Italy needs
While Italy remains without a new government, it would be foolish to believe that a country where anti-system parties won 55% of the popular vote will
Opinion piece
30 April 2018
Germany’s export-oriented economic model is caught in a US-Chinese squeeze
The new Merkel government has to reduce the dependencies on exports by stimulating domestic growth forces in Germany and Europe. At the same time, Ber
Opinion piece
24 April 2018
Why this round of U.S. protectionism is different
Although it is not the first time that the world has been caught in the China-U.S. crossfire, this round of U.S. protectionist moves against China is
Opinion piece
19 April 2018
Building a stable european deposit insurance scheme
Deposit insurance, like any insurance scheme, raises moral hazard concerns.
Opinion piece
10 April 2018
US Tariffs Aim to Contain China’s Technological Rise
While tension increases with each of the imports listed under the new tariffs, it now seems clear that the US are trying to slow down China's technolo
Opinion piece
10 April 2018
What Are the Targets in the US–China Trade War?
Following the US announcement of new, high tariffs on imports, China is answering the Trump administration by applying its own series of tariffs. In t
Opinion piece
05 April 2018
How Should the EU Position Itself in a Global Trade War?
It is high time for the EU to work on more than just wishful thinking in response to the US challenge to global trade. With the first cracks appearing
Opinion piece
04 April 2018
The Lesser Evil for the Eurozone
For three decades, the consensus within the European Commission and the European Central Bank on the need for market reforms and sound public finances
Opinion piece
26 March 2018
Greece must capitalise on its growth momentum
Better-than-expected growth performance reflects the underlying positive changes in the Greek economy – but net investment is in fact negative, while
Opinion piece
26 March 2018
Will U.S. tax reform lure U.S. companies away from China?
What will be the results of the changes to the U.S. tax system in China? Will the new U.S. corporate tax rate cause Chinese firms to shift their opera
Opinion piece
20 March 2018
Europe needs a strong Italy
Europe needs to have its Italian voice. A stable government is required not only to pursue domestic policies and remain fiscally prudent but also to n
Opinion piece
12 March 2018
Reading The Tea Leaves on China’s Constitutional Amendments
The recent amendments of the Chinese Constitution have stimulated much attention, focusing on the power consolidation of President Xi. Though the four
Opinion piece
08 March 2018
China's “matryoshka” approach for debt-to-equity swaps could be good for banks, but bad for investors
The Chinese banking sector has enhanced its clean-up mechanism by introducing debt-to-equity swaps for the resolution of problem loans. While this all
Opinion piece
01 March 2018
The EU’s Seven-Year Budget Itch
On February 23, EU members began negotiations on the bloc's multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027. But, with all countries focusing on net bal
Opinion piece
23 February 2018
Beyond border control, migrant integration policies must be revived
Border control and burden-sharing of refugees is just one aspect of immigration policies. Greater financial inclusion and the tailoring of regulations